Here's a video of a tow out at Hollister, CA, where both my DH and I learned the foot launch (not tow) method off a hill (the tow was added later): [link]

You have to have lessons and get certified to use the tow method separately from your foot launch certification. It's good to have because you can always get high enough that you get a decent flight, even if it just a sled ride.

So is there anywhere to go hang gliding in DC, Sparky?

I slept in later today than I have in months, I think. I was shocked, but then I remembered that I upped my dose of meds that make me very sleepy, last night. Not that it really matters that I slept in or anything, but.

Also: OH MY GOSH, VW!!!! I'm glad you had a good time! And EEEEEE!!!! And JEALOUS!!! You go girl.

And congrats to K-bug.

I feel like I should do something fun today, since the weather is so nice...there's a softball game later that I might go to, but I have no plans all weekend. I want plans...

Dear sj's Tummy: Please take it easy on her this weekend and she will feed you yummy, yummy things!

Sparky, you seem to have the magic power. I'm feeling better. t keeping my fingers crossed that it stays that way

Yay vw! My previous comments re: up in trees, stand.

Also, we got a blender today and we're drinking frozen margaritas! I know this isn't exciting for most of you, but in most of Europe, you cannot get a margarita for love nor money. So, yay! Also, we're going to see the new Hulk movie soon. Also yay.

Also also, hope you feel better sj! I was very, very ill in work one day this week, and the entire office managed to convince me I was pregnant. Assholes. I'm not, by the way.

you cannot get a margarita for love nor money.

nor ice.

IJS

nor ice.

Off licences! Gift from the gods.

We'll make you some margaritas while you're here!

Also also, hope you feel better sj! I was very, very ill in work one day this week, and the entire office managed to convince me I was pregnant. Assholes. I'm not, by the way.

I am, thanks, and I'm sorry about the asshats in your office. I already had my doctor scare me with that this week, so it is definitely not pregnancy. Just stomach wonkiness.

I had to choose between margaritas and pina coladas yesterday. I went with pina coladas and bought some maraschino cherries and little plastic cocktail animals (I got a red mermaid, D got a green bull) and the blender is now back in its rightful place in the kitchen!

Oh, sj, that's no fun! I hope you feel better soon.

My previous comments re: up in trees, stand.

Hee! I just dropped him off at the airport. He's on his way to SF for the week. Crazy how a week ago I didn't know this person and now I'm like, "You're going to be gone a whole week?"

ETA: In CBD likes bacon news, he had bacon for breakfast.

You may now return to your previously scheduled Bitching.

sj I'm glad you're feeling better.

vw I'm so digging the ongoing saga of CBD. I'm wondering if I'm crazy enough to try that dating service myself. You are so brave! Would you mind telling a little bit more about how you decided to go for it and what the process was like for you?